In addition to Social Security, other top economic
security concerns expressed by members in
Hawaii include:
• Maintaining finances in retirement (64%)
• Security of retirement plans (59%)
• Financial planning for the future (57%)
• Managing debt (41%)

Six in ten members say they are extremely or
very concerned about declining physical health
or chronic conditions.

Members in Hawaii may well be this concerned
about their health given events they experienced in
the last year. Nearly one in four members says their
physical health has declined in the last 12 months,
and almost one in five has experienced a
hearing/vision loss or difficulty walking.
Decline in physical health

23%

Hearing/vision loss

19%

Difficulty walking

17%

Memory loss

12%

Major change due to illness

9%
0%

5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

Two in three members are extremely or very
concerned about staying in their home as they
age.

Over four in ten members in Hawaii are also
concerned about finding quality long-term care
(42%), and half are concerning about paying for
long-term care (49%). Concern about long-term care
issues may even be higher for members who have
directly experienced the following in the last 12
months:
• Began caring for parent/older relative (5%)
• Parent/older relative moved into nursing
home (5%)
• Began caring for spouse (3%)
• Parent moved into member’s home (1%)
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These may be more than just concerns to
members who have directly experienced a
reduction in income (29%) or savings (28%) in
the last 12 months. Other members experienced
a debt problem (14%) or loss of a job (7%).
Nearly eight in ten members are extremely or
very concerned about consumer fraud or
identity theft.

Members in Hawaii are also concerned about
finding the best deals (72%), unfair financial
practices (67%), and online safety and security
(57%).
Over half of members rate their community
excellent or very good as a place for older
people to live.

Six in ten members in Hawaii are concerned
about affording the costs of their utilities, and
two in three members are concerned about state
government cutting services and raising taxes and
fees.
Excellent

24%

Community Rating
Very Good
Good

31%

27%

Fair

Poor

7%

1%

Nearly a third of members (31%) have
contacted a public official to make their views
known on an issue in the last 5 years.

In addition, at least one in seven members in
Hawaii have also:
• Contributed money to a candidate or political
party (27%)
• Attended a political event or town meeting
(20%)
• Contacted a newspaper, radio, or TV show to
make their views known on an issue (14%)
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Hawaii
2010 Member Opinion Survey Annotated Questionnaire
2010 Weighted n=721; Response Rate=36%; Sampling Error= Âą3.7%
Not all percentages will equal 100% due to rounding and multiple responses.
These survey results are part of a larger, proprietary AARP member survey that included questions
on how members would like to interact with the organization, enjoyment of publications, and interest
in local activities.
Section I -- Questions in this Section are not for public release.
Section II
1. Please rate your own level of concern or interest on the following:
Personal Interests and Issues
a. Learning new things
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
27%
35%
22%
4%
2%
10%

b. Spending time on hobbies and personal interests
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
20%
32%
27%
7%
3%
12%

c. Spending time with family and friends
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
30%
39%
15%
4%
2%
11%

d. Traveling
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
22%
32%
21%
10%
4%
12%

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Health Care Issues
e. Having adequate health insurance coverage
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
46%
29%
8%
4%
3%
10%

f. Medicare (benefits, solvency, etc.)
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
45%
31%
8%
3%
3%
10%

g. Staying healthy (physical fitness, diet, nutrition, etc.)
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
52%
30%
7%
2%
1%
9%

h. Finding doctors, medical treatments, and hospitals
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
29%
26%
20%
9%
4%
12%

i. Paying for health care expenses (co-pays, uncovered expenses, etc.)
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
35%
30%
14%
7%
4%
11%

j. Paying for prescription drugs
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
35%
28%
14%
8%
4%
12%

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k. Staying sharp mentally
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
53%
29%
7%
2%
1%
9%

l. Declining physical health or chronic conditions
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
31%
29%
17%
7%
3%
13%

Economic/Financial Issues
m. Financial planning/saving for the future
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
25%
32%
20%
8%
5%
11%

n. Social Security (benefits, solvency, etc.)
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
43%
33%
11%
3%
2%
8%

o. Public assistance benefits available to you (Medicaid, SSI, low income
housing, etc.)
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

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Hawaii
21%
19%
19%
16%
12%
12%

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p. Maintaining finances in retirement
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
34%
30%
15%
6%
5%
11%

q. Solvency and security of retirement plans
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
29%
30%
16%
7%
7%
13%

r. Managing debt (credit cards, mortgage, etc.)
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
19%
22%
22%
12%
12%
13%

s. Providing financial support for a family member
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

u. Your rights against age discrimination in the workplace
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
16%
17%
17%
17%
19%
13%

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v. Understanding retirement plans (benefits, security, etc.)
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
19%
23%
17%
14%
14%
13%

w. Starting/maintaining your own business
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
7%
9%
15%
20%
34%
15%

x. Having good employment opportunities
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
11%
14%
16%
17%
28%
14%

y. Learning new skills for a new career
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
8%
13%
18%
19%
29%
14%

Consumer Issues
z. Protecting yourself against consumer fraud/identity theft
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
44%
33%
10%
3%
2%
9%

aa. Finding the best deals and discounts
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
33%
39%
14%
3%
1%
10%

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bb. Keeping up with new products and technology
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
24%
32%
26%
4%
2%
12%

cc. Protecting against unfair/deceptive financial practices
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
35%
32%
15%
4%
2%
12%

dd. Affording the cost of your utilities
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
28%
32%
19%
7%
4%
11%

ee. Online safety and security
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
27%
30%
19%
7%
6%
12%

Community Issues
ff. Getting together with others in local community groups
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
5%
15%
37%
22%
9%
13%

gg. Volunteering in your local area
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
5%
16%
35%
20%
11%
13%

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hh. Getting around in your community (transportation, etc.)
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
9%
19%
26%
22%
12%
13%

ii. Housing options (senior living, affordable housing, etc.)
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
10%
18%
22%
20%
16%
13%

Independent Living and Long-Term Care Issues
jj. Finding quality long-term care for you or a family member
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
17%
25%
23%
12%
10%
13%

kk. Staying in your own home as you get older
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
35%
30%
15%
4%
5%
11%

ll. Providing care for a spouse or older relative
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
19%
25%
19%
10%
14%
13%

mm. Paying for long-term care (nursing home, home health, etc.)
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
22%
27%
21%
9%
9%
13%

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nn. Driving or getting around despite physical limitations
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

Hawaii
16%
23%
26%
11%
11%
13%

Government Issues
oo. Having an organization represent your needs and interests in national
or state government
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer
pp. Having an organization provide information on candidates and
elections
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer
qq. State government cutting services while raising taxes/fees
Extremely Interested/Concerned
Very
Somewhat
Not Too
Not At All Interested/Concerned
No answer

2. In the last 12 months, have you volunteered any of your time to help an organization or
cause?
Hawaii
Yes, one organization/cause
23%
Yes, two or more organizations/causes
21%
No
49%
No answer
8%
3. How many organizations that do charitable work have you or anyone in your household
contributed money to in the last 12 months?
Hawaii
None
12%
One
11%
Two or three
33%
Four to six
20%
Seven to nine
6%
Ten or more
9%
No answer
8%
4. How many organizations that work to influence local, state, or national government have
you or anyone in your household contributed money to in the last 12 months?
None
One
Two or three
Four to six
Seven to nine
Ten or more
No answer

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Hawaii
42%
17%
25%
5%
1%
1%
10%

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5. Which of the following events have affected your life or your spouse/partner's life over the
last 12 months? (Check all that apply)
Hawaii
Marriage
3%
Divorce or separation
3%
Child began attending college
4%
Marriage of a child
2%
Birth of a grandchild
11%
Adult child moved back home
6%
Grandchild moved into your home
3%
Began providing care for your spouse
3%
Death of your spouse
7%
Death of other family member or close friend
21%
Experienced hearing or vision loss
19%
Experienced memory loss
12%
Experienced difficulty walking
17%
Stopped driving
5%
Parent/older relative moved into nursing home
5%
Loss of health insurance
2%
Reduction in income
29%
Experienced a debt problem
14%
Parent moved into your home
1%
Change of residence
4%
Improvement in physical health
8%
Decline in physical health
23%
Began caring for your parent or older relative
5%
Survived a major illness
7%
Loss of job
7%
Began a new job or career
3%
Started own business
2%
Retirement
11%
Reduction in savings or assets
28%
Major change in diet or activity level due to illness
9%
No answer
21%
6. Within the last 5 years, in which of the following activities have you participated? (Check
all that apply)
Hawaii
Phoned, wrote, or sent e-mail to a public official to make your views known on
31%
an issue
Contributed money to a candidate or political party
27%
Volunteered to work on a campaign for a particular candidate or party
9%
Wrote a letter or e-mail to a newspaper or called a radio or TV show to make
14%
your views known on an issue
Attended a political event or town meeting
20%
Volunteered with a group working to influence local, state, or national
8%
government
Met with an elected official
14%
Used social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) to express political opinions
6%
No answer
46%
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7. How often do you go online? This includes access from home, work, or elsewhere to an
online service, the Internet or World Wide Web.
Hawaii
Never (Skip to Question 9)
25%
Once a month or less
6%
At least once a week
12%
Daily
47%
No answer
10%
8. Which of the following do you do online at least monthly? (n=540)
Send or receive email
Send or receive photos
Read about products or topics
Bank or make purchases
Visit social networking sites
Maintain a profile on social networking sites

Hawaii
82%
47%
63%
52%
22%
17%

9. Do you personally own a mobile (cellular) phone?
Yes
No
No answer

Hawaii
76%
16%
9%

10. Which, if any, of the following do you do on a mobile (cellular) phone at least monthly?
(Check all that apply)
Hawaii
Send or receive texts
24%
Send or receive email
13%
Talk
77%
Send or receive pictures
17%
Browse Internet
9%
No answer
22%
Section III -- Questions in this Section are not for public release.
Section IV
1. Do you own or rent your primary residence?
Own
Rent
No answer

AARP 2010 National Member Opinion Survey: Hawaii Findings

Hawaii
74%
15%
11%

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2. What type of home is your primary residence?
Single family home
Mobile home
Town home/Duplex
Apartment
Condominium/Coop
Other
No answer

Hawaii
65%
0%
5%
7%
10%
2%
11%

3. How would you rate your community as a place for older people to live?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
No answer

Hawaii
24%
31%
27%
7%
1%
9%

4. Are youâ&#x20AC;Ś
Male
Female
No answer

Hawaii
43%
48%
8%

5. What is your age?
Under 50 years
50 to 54 years
55 to 59 years
60 to 64 years
65 to 69 years
70 to 74 years
75 to 79 years
80 to 84 years
85 to 89 years
90+ years
No answer
Median

8. What is the highest level of education you have achieved?
Some high school or less
High school graduate
Technical or vocational school graduate
Some college or a 2-year college degree
Four year college graduate
Postgraduate work
No answer

Hawaii
3%
13%
8%
23%
18%
22%
13%

9. Are you of Spanish, Latino or Hispanic origin?
Yes
No
No answer

Hawaii
3%
85%
12%

10. What race do you consider yourself?
White-Caucasian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
American Indian or Alaska Native
Other
No answer

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Hawaii
37%
1%
12%
38%
0%
5%
8%

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11. What is your current marital status?
Married (Continue)
Widowed (Skip to Question 15)
Separated (Skip to Question 15)
Living with Partner (Continue)
Divorced (Skip to Question 15)
Never Married (Skip to Question 15)
No answer

Hawaii
53%
17%
1%
3%
14%
6%
6%

12. What is your spouse or partner's age? (n=404)
Under 50 years
50 to 54 years
55 to 59 years
60 to 64 years
65 to 69 years
70 to 74 years
75 to 79 years
80 to 84 years
85 to 89 years
90+ years
No answer
Median

Hawaii
7%
11%
17%
19%
16%
9%
10%
4%
4%
0%
3%
64

13. Is your spouse or partner of Spanish, Latino or Hispanic origin? (n=404)
Yes
No
No answer

Hawaii
2%
93%
6%

14. What race does your spouse or partner consider himself/herself? (n=404)
White-Caucasian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
American Indian or Alaska Native
Other
No answer

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Hawaii
34%
1%
11%
47%
0%
5%
3%

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15. Besides yourself, who else now lives in your household? (Check all that apply, including
spouse or partner if applicable)
Hawaii
Spouse/partner
35%
Child/children under 18
6%
Child/children 18 or older
23%
Grandchildren under 18
9%
Grandchildren 18 or older
3%
Parents/parents-in-law
4%
Other relatives
5%
No other people in your household
35%
Others not related to you or your spouse/partner
3%
No answer
7%
16. Does any disability, handicap, or chronic disease keep you or your spouse or partner
from participating fully in work, school, housework, or other activities?
Hawaii
Yes, myself
14%
8%
Yes, my spouse or partner
No
72%
No answer
6%
17. What was your total pre-tax income from all sources in 2009?
$15,000 or less
$15,001 to $25,000
$25,001 to $35,000
$35,001 to $50,000
$50,001 to $75,000
$75,001 to $100,000
$100,001 to $120,000
$120,001 to $150,000
$150,001 or more
No answer

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Hawaii
6%
9%
10%
14%
17%
13%
8%
4%
5%
14%

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Methodology
In May 2010, AARP surveyed a stratified random sample of 125,000 AARP members. Each
member received up to four contacts: a pre-notification postcard, the survey, a reminder postcard,
and a second survey if the first had not been received by the date of the second mailing. Surveys
sent to Puerto Rico were sent in both Spanish and English. A total of 38,003 members returned
their surveys for a response rate of 30 percent. In Hawaii, 2,000 surveys were mailed, and 721 were
returned for a state response rate of 36 percent. The sampling error for Hawaii respondents is Âą3.7
percent. Data were weighted to precisely match the survey data to the membership base in Hawaii.
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